Short Breaks Project:
Weekends & Holidays

Our Weekend and Holiday Short Break Activities aim to give children and young people the opportunity to have fun, socialise and be independent, whilst giving families a break from their caring role. They are supported by grants from Kent County Council for children and young people who meet the following criteria:

• are aged 9-18

• have moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities

• live within the districts of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling or Sevenoaks

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The Clubs

Our venue-based clubs are a child-led free-play opportunity, enabling the children and young people to choose which activities they each do with the support of our team. Each session will have a variety of activities available based around the interests and needs of those in attendance, for example arts and crafts, sensory activities, books, music and outdoor equipment. In addition to the venue-based clubs, we have a community-based option that will involve a different activity and meeting place each session, for example bowling, cinema, trip to Hastings etc.

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All our clubs are run by an experienced coordinator and supported by a high level of skilled staff and trained volunteers. We are able to support with a range of health needs, including epilepsy, enteral feeding and diabetes management; behaviours that challenge; personal care; and moving and handling, including the use of hoists. All children and young people must be able to safely participate in a group with eight peers.

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The venues we use are based in Southborough and Tonbridge, which are fully secure with accessible facilities for our children and young people. All sessions run for five hours from 10am-3pm and require a parental contribution of £20 per session.

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Making a Referral

The three options we have available are shown in the table below. You will be able to indicate your preferred choice on the referral form.

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